Assistant Headteacher

Job Introduction

Start date:                  January 2027

Closing date:             Midday, Wednesday 30 September 2026

Interview Date:          TBC

The Hamble School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to join our highly successful Senior Leadership Team. This post is pivotal to ensuring we continue to build upon our recent successes and deliver the very best educational experience for all students.

We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and ambitious leader who is passionate about improving life chances and committed to developing opportunities that enable every student to thrive both academically and personally. This role offers the opportunity to have a significant whole-school impact through strategic leadership of personal development, the wider curriculum, enrichment and our digital strategy.

This is an exciting opportunity to join The Hamble School as an Assistant Headteacher. Our vision,"We Care, We Aim High, We Learn and Achieve Together", encapsulates the work we do every day. With increasing student numbers, a strong reputation within the local community and a clear commitment to continuous improvement, this is an exciting time to join the school and help shape its next phase of development. 

The Role

The successful candidate will join the Senior Leadership Team with strategic responsibility for key aspects of the school's wider curriculum and digital strategy.

Areas of responsibility will include:

Personal Development and Student Leadership

Leading the continued development of provision that promotes students' personal growth, character education, leadership opportunities and preparation for life beyond school.

Enrichment and Wider Opportunities

Providing strategic leadership for a broad and inclusive programme of enrichment activities, educational visits, community engagement and wider learning experiences that support students to develop their talents and interests.

Transition and Student Support

Overseeing initiatives that support student wellbeing, successful transition into secondary education and effective provision for students requiring alternative pathways to success.

Digital Strategy and Innovation

Leading the school's development of innovative and emerging technologies, ensuring digital opportunities enhance teaching, learning and operational effectiveness.

Leadership and Staff Development

Managing a portfolio of curriculum and pastoral leaders, supporting them to secure excellent outcomes for students and contribute to the school's strategic priorities.

Whole-School Leadership

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing fully to the strategic direction of the school, leading key events and initiatives, and working closely with governors, staff, students and Parents/ Carers to further improve outcomes for all.

You Will:

• Be passionate about improving the life chances of all children.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have the drive, resilience and energy to be successful.
• Be an outstanding teacher and leader.
• Have a passion for learning and teaching and be committed to raising standards across all key stages.
• Be able to inspire and ensure that all students and staff achieve their full potential.
• Have a clear vision for school improvement and student success.
• Have a proven track record of leading measurable improvement.
• Be able to lead, motivate and inspire students, staff and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Have experience of successfully leading and developing teams. 

In Return, We Can Offer You:

• A positive and optimistic working environment focused on student success.
• The resources and facilities to continue to improve outcomes for students.
• An opportunity to demonstrate leadership within a strong and committed Senior Leadership Team.
• Excellent internal and external professional development opportunities.
• Support and career development for those aspiring to Deputy Headship and beyond.
• Access to excellent leisure and fitness facilities.
• Discounted childcare opportunities.
• Free on-site parking and excellent local transport links.

If you would like to arrange a visit to the school or have any questions about the specifics of the post, please contact Louisa Cambridge, Headteacher, via mdugan@thehambleschool.co.uk

For further details and how to apply please go to the school website   www.thehambleschool.co.uk click on ‘Our School’ and ‘Vacancies’.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Safer Recruitment

The Hamble School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate with children’s barred list check along with other relevant employment checks. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, prior to interview online searches will be undertaken and references will be requested. The Hamble School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policies can be located via the school website.